
Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a consultation to amend human trafficking legislation. Embed from Getty Images The Minister is consulting on amendments to the modern slavery provisions in the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support For Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (‘the HT Act 2015’). Naomi Long said, “Human […]
Jul 27 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a public consultation to seek views on proposals to further amend the law relating to the retention of DNA and fingerprints in Northern Ireland. The Justice Minister said, “DNA and fingerprints play a valuable role in the detection and investigation of crime. “These new proposals […]
Jul 24 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA and Infrastructure spokesperson Cathal Boylan has said that with the resumption of the North-South Ministerial Council, progress on key cross border road projects must follow. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA said, “The North-South Ministerial Council (NSMC) is the main body for all-Ireland co-operation between Dublin and […]
Jul 21 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis has called for the “demilitarisation of the Irish Sea”. Embed from Getty Images Ennis was speaking after a report published recently revealed that in 2018 a British nuclear submarine was just 250 yards from colliding with a ferry in the Irish Sea. Speaking to Newry Times, the […]
Jul 21 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has called on the Department of Education to consider introducing a PE and Sport Premium programme in schools here similar to that announced by UK Education Minister Gavin Williamson recently. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Mr McNulty said, “UK Education Minister Gavin […]
Jul 20 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Culture, Arts and Sports, Sinead Ennis MLA, has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Communities on the reform of liquor licensing legislation. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Sinead Ennis said, “This is another important step for the hospitality sector. “It is extremely timely […]
Jul 17 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the publication of an Implementation Plan to deliver improvements identified in the Gillen Review into the Law and Procedures in Serious Sexual Offences. Embed from Getty Images The Implementation Plan was developed with key partners, including PSNI, PPS (The Public Prosecution Service), the Office of the Lord […]
Jul 15 2020 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Justice Minister Naomi Long have announced that free public transport travel will be available from today for those fleeing domestic abuse. Embed from Getty Images This will be available in cases where refuge or emergency accommodation has been arranged through the 24hr Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline, the Northern Ireland […]
Jul 13 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has challenged the British government to live up to its legal obligation to fully implement the Irish Protocol. He also challenged them to “urgently clarify their approach” to enhancing checking facilities at local ports. The Brexit spokesperson met with British Government Minister Robin Walker this week. He reiterated […]
Jul 13 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the Cumberledge review into mesh implants. Speaking after the publication of the ‘First Do No Harm’, report the Newry and Armagh MLA told Newry Times, “The ‘First Do No Harm’ report is a testimony to the courage and determination of women harmed by mesh implant surgery to hold […]
Jul 10 2020 | Posted in
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